A songwriter/performer who manages to be enjoyable despite having a voice that makes Bob Dylan sound like Julie Andrews. An acquired taste, perhaps; his singing sounds like the way a smoky single-malt smells between the first sip and the second. I was introduced to his works by the same college pals who introduced me to Zippy, ElfQuest, Manneheim Steamroller, and The Clash (though I don't think I learnt of all of those from the same person, just in the same gang).
Despite the "with a voice like that he decided to become a singer?!" effect, lots of folks (including myself) enjoy his work -- he mostly manages to turn his voice into an asset as a character in the songs.
If I haven't scared you out of giving him a listen, I suggest "Step Right Up" and "The Piano Has Been Drinking" to start with.
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Despite the "with a voice like that he decided to become a singer?!" effect, lots of folks (including myself) enjoy his work -- he mostly manages to turn his voice into an asset as a character in the songs.
If I haven't scared you out of giving him a listen, I suggest "Step Right Up" and "The Piano Has Been Drinking" to start with.